# set_header

The `set_header` method adds a header to the HTTP request.

## Syntax

    set_header( name, value )

## Arguments

Argument | Description
--- | ---
`name` | (string) The name of the HTTP header to add to the request.
`value` | (string or nil) The value of the HTTP header to add to the request.

## Example

    request:set_header("X-EXAMPLE", "Example")

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